Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

A stately perennial, bringing glorious color to the late season garden. Golden yellow flowers appear in September to October along the ends of stems that reach 6 to 8 feet tall. Foliage is narrow, finely textured, and densely packed, making it a handy seasonal hedge. Use at the back of a perennial border, behind lower ornamental grasses, or in the shrub border for a fabulous late season display. Attracts butterflies. Cuts well.

Grow in well drained, medium to dry, average to poor soil in full sun. It does tolerate humusy/clay soils. Drought tolerant. Cut back in late winter.